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It’s Friday!!! 😉 Even though it was a short week for me, I’m still happy that today is Friday. I LOVE weekends! I really love weekends during the Fall. The crisp air, pretty leaves, lattes and hot cocoa…so perfect. But let’s not forget about the Fall Fashion—that’s pretty awesome too, right??!!

This season, I am really excited about boots, leather and dark polish! I also can’t wait to wear my chunky sweaters and over-sized bags. Speaking of bags, I do something every season and I want to know if I’m the only one. I switch my wallet to fit each season. Do you? I actually got this from my mom. She always makes sure she has a wallet for every season and I love that! It’s fashion forward and it’s a little detail that makes difference.

These are just some ideas that I have as far as my Fall wardrobe goes. What’s going to be in your closet this Fall? Are there any colors that you can’t wait to wear? I’m really feeling plum and burgundy. Let me know! Have a great weekend and be blessed!

Happy 1st day of Spring! I hope wherever you are, you’re able to enjoy a bright and sunny day! Here in Maryland, the skies are clear and the sun is out so I can’t complain.

In the spirit of Spring, I’ve complied a few “Spring Must Haves” and “Spring Looks” that I hope will inspire you. I’m looking forward to pretty, floral blazers, lightweight jackets, fedoras and more! What items are YOU looking forward to wearing this season? Let me know!

Welcome to another Friday loves! I hope you’re all ready to relax and enjoy this weekend.

Today’s post is all about Valentine’s Day! I for one am excited for this day to come because not only do I get to spend some time with my babe, but it’s my Mommy’s birthday AND my parents wedding anniversary! WHEW….a lot to celebrate, huh? Well, my parents always go on vacation for a week (my Dad’s birthday is Feb. 12th) so when they get back from Jamaica, we’ll be able to celebrate with them.

In the meantime, checkout my Valentine’s Day looks. If you’re looking to be more casual for a “day date”, a day trip or even a lunch with your girls, look number 1 is for you! It’s comfy, stylish and still has that “love” feeling, thanks to the hearts on the sweater.

Look number 2 is sexy and chic and will definitely make your date do a double take. I love the pink/fuchsia dresses because they’re form fitting and they have ruffles. I decided to go with pink because it’s so soft and girly. The accessories also make a subtle yet noticeable statement. As I’ve said several times on the blog, I LOVE studs and with dresses like this, I can see someone wearing an up-do and the perfect pair.

Today’s post is simple and sweet. This weeks looks are from Rita Ora and the lovely 1st Lady, Michelle Obama. While these ladies are on the complete opposite ends of the style spectrum, the looks I went with are similar in that they’re simple and chic.

Rita is wearing all black and as any woman knows, black on black is the epitome of classic. I love how she wore the knee high boots with a longer skirt. Sometimes mini skirts and knee high boots can look a bit raunchy, for lack of a better word. Rita’s look was perfectly put together and she looks very nice. I went with ankle booties in my recreation just to give the outfit a different look.

Now onto Mrs. O. As always, she looks classy but her hair and the popped collar give the look a bit of an edge. This Alexander McQueen look was perfect for her because she’s tall and statuesque. I also like the tail on the back of the shirt; nice touch!

In my Polyvore look, I went with a balzer/jacket and the belt. I like a cinched waist! I noticed in Mrs. O’s look, she wore bronze shoes like the McQueen model. I wasn’t sure if I liked the bronze with the black and white. But once I created my Polyvore version, it worked well. The sandal I picked may have a higher heel than what the 1st lady would wear but for Polyvore, it’ll do. 😉

So, which look would you mostly likely wear; Rita O or Michelle O? I’m actually feeling the Mrs. O look. It’s something about that bronze I really like. Until next time, have a wonderful weekend and be blessed!

Happy Friday, friends! As most of you all know, the 2013 Golden Globes aired last Sunday. While there were many highlights, like Anne Hathaway & Jody Foster’s speeches, or Django and Christoph Waltz snagging awards, I definitely enjoyed the FASHION and RED CARPET moments the most! I was tempted to do Polyvore creations for almost all of my favorite looks, lol, but I stuck with my top two looks, TV host Nancy O’Dell and actress Lucy Lui.

Nancy looked absolutely stunning in her electric blue gown! I loved the way it fit her body and I also liked the fact that she wore her hair up. The drop earrings were simple and just enough for the look as well. For my creation I went with the same color, just a shorter dress. Its something that I can see myself wearing if I were to step out on a red carpet. Now all I have to do is find me a red carpet! 😉

Next up is Lucy Lui’s floral Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2013 ball gown. When she was on the red carpet and then stepped on the stage as a presenter, I wasn’t sold on the look. But once I took a second look, I began falling for the dress. It was a perfect fit for her. As a petite woman, she pulled off this look VERY well. She, like Nancy, went for minimal jewelry which was a huge plus. With a gown this busy, accessories should definitely be minimal. If I were to wear recreate this look for myself or a client, I would go with a shorter more practical version. The Polyvore look below gives off a 1950’s vibe, which I love! It’s super girly and flirty.

Happy Friday, loves! I hope you’ve had a productive week. I am ready for some rest and relaxation for sure!

Today’s post is a new feature I’d like to call, Celeb Inspired Friday’s. This segment will feature 2 celeb looks and my Polyvore creation of their look, or my own creation featuring clothes form my closet Today, I deiced to stick with Polyvore in recreating Emma Stone & Chrisette Michelle;s recent looks.

Emma’s look is so perfect from head to toe. I love her in all red! Chrisette is more casual, funky & laid back. I’ve been a fan of her style and music for years. I love how she plays with different looks and styles in order to keep it fresh. Take a closer look at both ladies below!

Happy Friday loves!! I hope you’ve had a wonderful week and I hope everyone is ready for the holidays! Do you have any special plans for Christmas? Well, every year my family goes to dinner on Christmas Eve and we have a ball. I usually opt for a casual look. The two looks below would be perfect for a family dinner. I love wearing big sweaters during the wintertime so these looks scream, “Whitney!” Which is your fave?

When it comes to NYE, I’ve never been one to hit up the club or party. I usually spend it at home, in church, or at dinner. However, I do love the idea of getting glammed up to go out on the town to celebrate the New Year. I envision that when the hubby-to-be and I spend our first NYE as a married couple, we’ll go out to some fancy restaurant, just because, and enjoy a lovely dinner and then spend the rest of the evening cuddling and chilling by the fireplace. Sounds nice, huh? Well take a look at two outfits I’ve created for a glamours NYE outing.

Happy Friday and welcome to the weekend! I’m ready to enjoy a few festivities with friends and my family and also catch up on some zzz’s. What are your plans?

Today’s post is all about the recent looks of Jill Scott and Beyonce. Both ladies are two of my favorite artists and I really love their styles. Jill and Bey are constantly mixing it up and they always step out looking amazing. Take a look at how I recreated their looks below!

With the Polyvore look, I didn’t go too off course with my recreation. I LOVE that Jill wore orange pumps; it gives the outfit a very edgy look and I love the pop of color. Jill looks great in this look from head to toe. Her legs look amazing, her hair is on point and she is just glowing!

I did a little something different with Bey’s look. I added a blue sweater because I thought it looked better with the blue pumps. I like Bey’s look, but if I were going to wear the outfit, I’d definitely go with a blue top. I love how she wore a short chunky gold necklace; very trendy!

So a few Sundays ago, the American Music Awards came on and to be honest, I was only able to watch snippets of it. I was watching the RAVENS game that night! I eventually watched the whole show and while I wasn’t that impressed with the performances, I was impressed with some of the Red Carpet looks. I posted some looks on myFacebook page but I want to just give a quick look at my Top 3 picks, along with my Polyvore inspired looks for less.

My #3 looks is Christina Aguilera. She looked absolutely LOVELY in purple. Her makeup was so natural and pretty. I really liked that fact that she didn’t go overboard with the makeup. She’s such a pretty girl and when she piles on the makeup, it doesn’t do much for her.

For my recreated look, I went with a one shoulder lavender dress and silver accessories and shoes. The whole look is less than $120! What a perfect look for any special occasion. Quick Style Tip: Empire waist dresses do wonders for those of us ladies who have curves. So does jersey material. Everything falls right in place 😉

The next look is my #2 pick, Brandy. Aside from being my favorite female artist, she is also been one to watch on the style scene lately. Her face last night was FLAWLESS and her hair was on point! As a fan of black and gold I immediately fell in love with this look. The different lengths of the dress add drama and while the shoes aren’t my favorite choice for the outfit, I do think their fly! I just wish she would’ve worn something more strappy and pretty.

Of course I decided to recreate Brandy’s look for less with a twist. I went with a skirt, a peplum top and gold sparkle booties. It’s very chic and glam; a perfect look just about any special occasion, just like the last look. I LOVE the booties but I’m a bit ify if I like them with the outfit. Mmmm, what do you think? I see a lot of celebs and TV personalities wearing booties with dresses and skirts these days. So in keeping with the trend, I added them to my look. My Brandy look for less is just under $200. The $40 ring made the look a bit more expensive than I’d like. Quick Style Tip: Find your statement pieces like rings, earrings, and even purses at your local thrift store. This is an almost sure way to find one of a kind pieces.

My final look was my FAVORITE look of the night. Can you guess? If you said Taylor Swift, you’re right! She looks so young and fresh in this look. I’m used to seeing Taylor in long gowns and a red lip. I was SO happy that she stepped it up and put a little sexy in her step 😉 She’s a beautiful young lady and if she keeps dressing like this, she just may become my new Red Carpet Crush!

I kept the nude while recreating my Polyvore look, but I went for a dress that in my opinion would definitely flatter a curvy girl like me! The dress is super romantic and sexy and the accessories are perfect! Not too much because the neckline of the dress is already adorned with crystals. Quick Style Tip: When you’re dress has a fancy or embellished neckline, go easy on the accessories. Less is always more in that instance. The best thing about this look? It’s just a little over $150!

So tell me, what was YOUR favorite look at the AMA’s? Which Polyvore creation is YOUR favorite? Let me know!

Happy Friday!! Today’s post is all about the latest trends. First we have (winter) white and leopard. While you may have seen this combination many times before, it seems like it’s becoming more relevant among some of the hottest celebs. Rihanna and Rachel Roy (pictured below) were recently spotted wearing this trend in very similar ways. Both ladies wore a pant suit with a loose fitted blouse underneath their suit jackets. I for one love the clean and simple look of white and leopard. My Polyvore recreation is similar but instead I added a wrap blouse instead of a flowy one. I also added a cap toe pump which is yet another popular trend.

The next trend is the ever so popular, oxblood. I call it maroon but hey tomato, tamatoe 😉 Alexa Chung wore this trend while looking semi-casual and cute. However, I’m not a fan of the shoes decided to pair with the outfit. While creating my Polyvore version, I went for pants and a sweater. I added a tan colored cape to give the look a wintertime feel. This look is definitely something I would wear. It’s trendy, classic, and simple; the makings of a perfect outfit.